6:1 talks about the death of King Uzziah. In the 27 years of King Jeroboam II of Israel, King Uzziah began to reign in Judah. . Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.” (v.10) “Humble yourselves in the sight of the LORD, and HE shall lift you up.”, Your email address will not be published. In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. […] King Uzziah: An Archaeological Biography […], […] “King Uzziah’s life has been affirmed and illuminated through archaeological findings over t… […], […] of the Hebrew kings, such as King Uzziah (54 years) had very long reigns; others, such as the subject of our next bioarchaeography, ruled for […]. In this time of crisis, God encouraged Isaiah by showing the prophet that He was still in control. And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by cunning men, to be on the towers and upon the bulwarks, to … When the priests rightly stopped him because he was not authorized as a priestly descendant of Aaron (2 Chron: 26:18), the king … ( Log Out /  Pride was the first sin and causes the downfall of Lucifer. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Which of the Principles of the LORD can I change to suit me? Eilat Mazar has suggested that a First-Temple era structure, known as the “Extra Tower” in Jerusalem was one of Uzziah’s building projects.15  There is debate around this identification, however, as Leen Ritmeyer has pointed out that this structure was likely built during the reign of Hezekiah.16. The Bible records that there was as significant earthquake in Judah in the days of King Uzziah (Amos 1:1, Zech. Uzziah began to think he was personally responsible! 111. His son Jotham ruled for his father until Uzziah died. He … 10. Isaiah's faith could not be in kings like Uzziah; his faith had to begin with God Himself. Whatever initiated the problem the result is one cited by ancient history (cf Dt 8:11-18a). But when you search the Bible, you do not find a reference for the year that King Uzziah died, even though God mentioned it in Isaiah 6:1. Uzziah was one of the more successful kings of Judah; his reign was long – 42 years – and peaceful and prosperous – in fact, he was probably one of the most successful kings of Judah, after the division of the Davidic kingdom after Solomon's rule. For many that was a similar time, a time of genuine grief and real despair. I remember some leaders from a church congregation came together and make it a rule for people to return 5% offering. And King Uzziah was a leper to the day of his death, and being a leper, lived in a separate house. Uzziah 's Forceful Reign. The leprosy, unless healed, will preclude him from coming into the temple of God; and this might be the passage’s focus – God drew this very immediate, distinctive line between the authority of man and Himself, banishing Uzziah from spiritual blessings the humble could receive when participating in the temple rituals when honoring His authority. I don't what will be yours/mine as leaders of today in different positions. King Uzziah sought the Lord “during the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God.” This Zechariah is most likely a godly prophet to whom Uzziah listened. King Uzziah’s life has been affirmed and illuminated through archaeological findings over the course of more than 100 years. . Further he defended the country pretty well. But Judah was in special danger, because Tiglath-Pileser III had ascended the throne of Assyria a few years before, in 745 B.C., and immediately went on the warpath that made his nation an invincible superpower that threatened the independent existence of all nations in the Near East. King Uzziah’s death: After 52 years of reigning, leprosy caused the death of king Uzziah, and Isaiah began his prophetic ministry that year. Having King Uzziah on the throne meant peace and prosperity for the people. We should be more intelligent in that we don't allow the devil to develop this character within ourselves or else God is more ready to give us the consequences we deserve. In 2 Chronicles 26:16-21 we find some information about king Uzziah. Uzziah was a God fearing king. 10 Gordon Franz, “The Geography and Military Strategy of King Uzziah: An Expansionist Policy That Led to His Destruction.” Associates for Biblical Research. King Jotham ruled Judah around 742 B.C., which is where he appears on the Bible Timeline Chart and was the son of King Uzziah. The death of Uzziah in about 740 B.C. 3 Lawrence J. Mykytiuk, Identifying Biblical Persons in Northwest Semitic Inscriptions of 1200-539 B.C.E. 14. We see the marker of time put at the front of the verse and gloss right over it to the good parts. In the year that President Kennedy was shot. Who knows what was going on in his life that day. Sulk if people are not grateful to you for favors shown them. It was in the year that Uzziah died that Isaiah received his call. From the events in this call, we get a good assessment of the conditions in Judah as Uzziah’s 52 year reign came to a close. Dr. Bolen took time to share with me about how his ministry began and what he's got planned for upcoming resources. But when we do this, we miss one of the most important parts of … Who knows what his week had been like. BCE at Gath,” Dec. 14, 2010. https://gath.wordpress.com/2010/12/14/talk-on-8th-cent-bce-at-gath/ (Accessed Aug. 6, 2020). “In the year that Uzziah died I saw the Lord” When we consider the death of a monarch, we consider the upheaval of it in our lives,the uncertainty surrounding the installation of his successor, the remembrance of a king who followed Dsvid’s example of walking with God. Well . He kept the local opposition in check, and built up the agriculture of the region with flocks and herds, vineyards and orchards. For Lucifer it was to change from being arch-angel to the devil, thrown out of heaven, and changing of the name to Satan. Different perspectives can be given regarding the death of this king. Uzziah’s historicity has been affirmed by several archaeological artifacts. The reign of Uzziah started off well because of his desire to seek the Lord, but something tragic happened to this young king: And Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the host shields, and spears, and helmets, and habergeons, and bows, and slings to cast stones. Uzziah took the throne at the age of 16, and reigned for about 52 years. I Conclude that in whatever you/i do this should be remembered "Those who exalt themselves will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be exalted"(LUKE 18:14)" Peace Be Upon You. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Isaiah experienced a deep sense of … I do not know how long you have been in the SDA church but let me give you some examples- During his rule, he recaptured and rebuilt the town of Elath. In one part, Tiglath-Pileser writes: “19 districts of Hamath, together with the cities of their environs, on the shore of the sea of the setting sun, who had gone over to Azariah in revolt and contempt [of Assyria].”7  While this event is not known in Scripture, it would be consistent with Uzziah’s influence as he expanded his control in the region (see below). have you ever seen a bro/sis without any position in the church? (II Chronicles 26:1) King Uzziah did that which was right in the sight of the Lord. Yes, we all are prone to use self-righteousness to commit acts of power that elevate *self*. 4 (July 1925), 220. Thanks very much Esther for all of the 15 blief points. The Bible evaluates the reign of King Uzziah with the word “good.” He rose to his position as King over all of Judah at the age of 16 and in all he reigned for 52 years. So, “In the year that King Uzziah died” Isaiah went to the Temple just like he did every other Sabbath. 42. The Bible mentions Uzziah or Azariah as the king of the southern kingdom of Judah in 2 Kings 15. Father: King Uzziah, 2 Chronicles 26:23 Mother: Jerushah, 2 Chronicles 27:1 Predecessor: King Uzziah, 2 Chronicles 26:23 Succession: 11 th king Length of reign: 16 years, 2 Chronicles 27:1 Successor: King Ahaz, 2 Chronicles 27:9 Age when made king: 25 years, 2 Chronicles 27:1 Age when he died: 41 Kingdom: Kingdom of Judah Reign: 742 BC – 735 BC Morality: good, 2 Chronicles 27:2 Over and over again God has to remove our friends [or ppl we are attached to], to put Himself in their place, and that is … Jotham his son had charge of the palace and governed the people of the land.” (2 Chronicles 26:21, NIV) What a price to pay! And Uzziah slept with his fathers, and they … Online: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/00206810009465104 (Accessed Aug. 6, 2020). King Uzziah of Judah 26 1-3 After the death of King Amaziah, the people of Judah crowned his son Uzziah[ a] king, even though he was only sixteen at the time. He raised and equipped a large and powerful army (2 Chron 26:11ff) and built great war machines for his archers (2 Chron 26:15a). 1.2.4. It is a kindness. 2Chron.26:1-23 - By all accounts, Uzziah was a very effective and benevolent leader. Isaiah 6:1 "In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple." In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. 12. (Isaiah 6:1) Uzziah was a popular young king. Jotham's name means "God is perfect" or "God is complete". Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. But the end thereof are the ways of death.“. King Uzziah was 68 years old when he died. 15 So his fame spread far and wide, for he was helped tremendously so that he became powerful. He served the tribe of Judah for 52 long years. Uzziah began his long rule over Judah at the age of 16, during the reign of King Jeroboam of Israel. The same God we see here is our God today. John Currid and David Chapman; Wheaton: Crossway, 2018), 632. At his death the nation remembered Uzziah as their best and ablest ruler since King Solomon. All of his success came from the Lord. Uzziah lived by the Principles of Life from the LORD via the prophet for 52 years, but when he became famous and powerful he thought he could change the Laws of the LORD to suit himself. He had great power. Not only a good king but a successful king, a king who did what was right in the eyes of God. Mirror yourself continually in the opinion of others. Their analysis documented 11 earthquakes in Israel during the Bronze and Iron ages, including two in the 8th century BC.20  The larger of the two 8th-century BC earthquakes was likely the one that is remembered from the days of Uzziah. As the ark was being transported, the oxen pulling the cart stumbled, and a man named Uzzah took hold of the ark. Please enable JavaScript on your browser to best view this site. Long Live the King! (Isaiah 6:1) He built Eloth and restored it to Judah, after the king slept with his fathers. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Image © The Classic Bible Art Collection – Formerly Standard Publishing at Goodsalt.com. She has been an inspiration to her subjects for 65 years. And he (Amaziah) sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he SOUGHT the LORD, God made him to prosper.”.